1 I saw the one sitting on the throne holding a scroll in his right hand.5:1. "Right hand." This is assumed, the Greek simply says "in/on his right." The scroll was written on both sides and was sealed with seven seals. 2 I saw a powerful angel shouting in a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?" 3 Nobody in heaven, or on earth, or under the earth5:3. "In heaven, or on earth, or under the earth." This is simply referring to "everywhere." It does not necessarily imply that there are people who are conscious "under the earth." Also 5:13. was able to open the scroll and read it. 4 I cried many tears because nobody could be found who was worthy to open the book and read it. 5 One of the elders spoke to me and said, "Don’t cry. Look, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the descendant of David, has won the battle and can open the scroll and its seven seals."
6 I saw a Lamb that looked as if it had been killed standing in the center by the throne and the four living creatures, among the elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes that are the seven Spirits of God that are sent out to all the earth.